Around Town – March 17

Around Town – March 17

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day. My name is Jake O’Blitsch. No Irish themed festivities scheduled today that I’ve been made aware of. You may have to make your own fun and if you are REALLY Irish … what’s new? To all…

Around Town 3.16.23

“Johnson Barbeque’s Strawberry Brisket Taco, hands down! It’s a staple every year! I’m already missing it!” – Erica Sent “Waffle strawberry cheesecake taco from PCHS.” – Brenda Lynn Henderson “Pickle Barrel’s steak tips and mashed potatoes!!! Amazing!” – Crystal Hunt-Bowman “East Hillsborough Historical Society’s strawberry shortcake!” – Shirley Dunaway Outen “Peachey’s pretzel – it was so good!” – Cindy Johnson Marsh “Peachey’s donuts, the swee…

Around Town By: Ernie Wren

Wow, how about that Southern Boone High School Lady Eagles basketball team? The team beat AVA High School (36-27) in the Class 4 State Quarterfinals. They face Vashon in the State Final Four Semifinals this Thursday, March 16th at 6pm in Springfield. The Southern Boone School District used a remaining unused snow day and cancelled school on Friday, March 17th to give the community the opportunity to attend the game. See the Southern Boone Athle…

From Our Files (March 15, 2023)

March 15, 1973 The DEQ requested a survey be conducted in the Foster and Midway areas to determine whether a health hazard exists. The project includes inspection of septic tank systems and a survey of wells in the area. The action is being held in conjunction with the DEQ directing Sweet Home to install a regional sewage treatment plant. City Council members adopted an ordinance controlling...

From Our Files

10 years ago March 14, 2013 Pride in craftsmanship drives 32 prisoners at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution to complete the refinishing of pews for St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Steinauer.